Cameo Holiday Tour of Homes

James and Jacqueline Mandock’s Heritage Estates home is part of Sunday’s Cameo Tour of Homes. The GFWC Cameo Club of Mountain Home’s 37th annual Cameo Club “Holiday Tour of Homes” is from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4.(Photo: Submitted)

The GFWC Cameo Club of Mountain Home announces their 37th annual Cameo Club “Holiday Tour of Homes” from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4.

This event has become a holiday tradition, featuring several local homes decorated for Christmas. Tickets are $10 each and are available for advance purchase at Bouquet Palace, Interiors Marketplace and Artisan Mall, the Mountain Home Chamber of Commerce, and any member of Cameo Club.

On the day of the tour, Bouquet Palace will be hosting ticket sales and refreshments from noon until 3 p.m., and tickets can be purchased at tour homes. Proceeds of this event are returned to the community as Cameo Club supports scholarships for high school and ASUMH students, the Yoland Condrey Memorial Medical Scholarship, and other organizations and charities in the Mountain Home area supporting literacy, literacy projects, libraries, shelters, schools and parks. In case of severe weather, tune in to KTLO radio for tour updates. For more information, contact Bouquet Palace at (870) 425-2193.

Cameo Club celebrates more than 50 years of service in the Mountain Home community with volunteers and projects and donations. The two fund raising activities for Cameo are this Holiday Tour of Homes, and the November Annual Pecan Sale, offering pounds of pecan halves fresh off the trees in Georgia. For women interested in volunteer opportunities or learning more about Cameo Club, call Karen at (870) 421-7560.

James and Jacqueline Mandock, Heritage Estates

The best of Little Bit Country. This 3,500-square-foot red brick beauty, built in 2009 on five sloping acres, was thoughtfully designed by Jim to provide the utmost in entertaining and livability, while assuring total self-sufficiency, safety and security. The family Christmas tree is filled with gold garland and handmade ornaments. When guests arrive, they are treated to homemade goodies and several gathering areas. The kitchen boasts a wall of cabinets in addition to the expanse of granite topped counters. A charming antique china hutch anchors the dining area, and a display cabinet shows off a collection of salt and pepper shakers from around the world. Stepping into the cedar planked family/party room is like a scuba diving adventure with a custom lighted mural of underwater reef and colorful fish, along with other nautical themes. The adjoining covered outdoor space is an Ozark dream. It features a full kitchen with cabinets and refrigerator, party seating, brick fireplace, TV, speakers, ceiling fans, and a luxurious hot tub. Add a separate drive-through workshop, and complete RV hook-up, and an additional storage building, for a great and complete country experience.

Roger and Mollie Morgan, Indian Creek

Come, relax, and sit awhile on the expansive front porch of this large white Farmhouse style home. The Morgans built the custom home in 1997 and continue to celebrate their family traditions here. Each year, Mollie creates rustic Christmas décor from favorite holiday items, a special collection received from family and friends, and mixed with colorful live poinsettias. The baby grand piano in the study is from Roger’s parents. In the living room, beyond stately columns, stands the family tree brimming with ornaments from the kids, gifts and travels. The recently remodeled kitchen with antiqued green cabinets, features concrete counters, farmhouse sink, brick and tile backsplashes, and functional and beautiful center granite-topped island. The farmhouse set above the cabinets was built by Roger’s dad and contains antique farm toys. The Coca-Cola machine is from the Morgan Drugstore on the square, owned by Roger’s grandfather. The family gathers often by the fire in the adjoining morning room. The colorful watercolors were painted by the daughters. Slip out onto the large rear porch to view the swimming pool and outdoor cooking area. Off the master bedroom is the newly remodeled master bath, with handsome clawfoot tub. Upstairs the game room and grandkids’ room are designed for activity and sleeping, and each of their grown children still have a bedroom there. Mollie’s granddaddy’s desk, from Camden, finds a home here, too.

Mollie serves as Executive Director of the Mountain Home Educational Foundation (MHEF), charged with investing in our graduates. MHEF and Cameo Club proudly support local students.

Robin and Tracy Myers, Diamond Gem Estates

Take the most outstanding view of Norfork Lake, mix in a lovely home designed for Southern hospitality and entertaining groups for community and family events, add an amazing total outdoor living area, and you have the well-dressed and well-blessed home of Robin and Tracy Myers. Christmas décor enhances the feel of the holiday season. Entering the home, the stunning view through the wall of plate glass focuses on the blue water of the lake surrounded by the Ozark mountains. One word: Mesmerizing. In the home, the interesting mixture of styles and colors range from modern to traditional in an open floor plan. From the warm white kitchen with granite and natural stone counters, to the spacious living and dining areas, this home speaks comfort and ease. Outdoor living is at its best on the back porch, that spans the entire back of the house. Groupings of seating areas offer space for dining, conversation, and relaxation, accented with flowers and gas torches, a conveniently hidden television, and a decked-out outdoor kitchen. Great times living at the lake.

Robin and Tracy are actively affiliated with education in the area, where Robin serves as chancellor at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home, and Tracy is a speech therapist for the Mountain Home School District. Along with Cameo Club, they proudly support local education.